Temporary road/street closures

Occasionally, when a large event (such as a parade or carnival) is scheduled, it may be necessary to close one or more streets temporarily. This is known as a temporary closure of streets order.

Upcoming temporary road/street closures

Please note that road closures due to roadworks are not listed here.

The following applies to each of the below closures:

Emergency traffic and required access to properties will be routed under supervision of the organisers.
The penalty for obstructing these roads is a fine of up to £1,000.
Copies of road closure orders can be requested by email.

Event	Locations	Date and time
Lichfield christmas food and drink festival	Bore street, Bird street (from car park access road to Bore street), Market street, Dam street, Conduit street, Breadmarket street and Tamworth street (from Lombard street to conduit street)	9 December 2023 6am - 6pm
Lichfield christmas food and drink festival	Bore street, Bird street (from car park access road to Bore street), Market street, Dam street, Conduit street, Breadmarket street and Tamworth street (from Lombard street to conduit street)	10 December 2023 6am - 6pm
Shrovetide Fair	Market St from the junction with Bird Street to the junction with Breadmarket St	10 February 2024 9am - 4:30pm
Shrovetide Fair and Pancake Races	Market St, Bore St, Lower Bore St, Conduit St, Dam St, Bird St, Breadmarket St and Tamworth St (junction with Lombard Street to Boots)	13 February 2024 9am - 2pm
Palm Sunday Church Procession	Dam street, from The Close to the Junction with Conduit Street, Market street, Bore street, Conduit street, Breadmarket street and Tamworth street from Lombard street to conduit street	24 March 2024 9am - 11am
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	14 April 2024 7am - 4pm
St George's Parade	Ironstone Road, Cannock Road, Water Street, Cross Street, Rugeley Road and High Street	21 April 2024
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	12 May 2024 7am - 4pm
Bower Weekend & Procession	Lower Bore Street, Tamworth Street, Greenhill and Church Street (Birmingham Road to St Michael's Road)	26 May 2024 9am - 4:30pm
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	6 June 2024 7am - 4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	14 July 2024 7am - 4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	11 August 2024 7am - 4pm
Sheriff's Ride	Bore St, Conduit St, Market St, Dam St, Bird St, Breadmarket St and Tamworth St (junction with Conduit Street to its junction with Lombard Street)	7 September 2024 9am-11:30am
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	8 September 2024 7am - 4pm
Dr Johnsons Birthday Celebrations	Market Street, Bore St, Conduit St, Dam St, Bird St, Breadmarket St and Tamworth St (junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street)	21 September 2024 9am-4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	23 September 2024 7am - 4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	The streets known as Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	13 October 2024 7am - 4pm
Remembrance Sunday	Beacon St (from its junction with Gaia Lane to its junction with Bird Street) and Bird Street (from its junction with Beacon Street to its junction with Swan Road)	10 November 2024 9:30am - 12noon
1st Chase Terrace Scout Group Remembrance Sunday Parade	Ironstone Road Burntwood (from its junction with High Street Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock road), Cannock Road Chase Terrace Burntwood, from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street, Water Street Burntwood, Cross street, Burntwood, from its junction with Water Street, to its junction with Rugeley Road, Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, from its junction with Cross Street to its junction with High street, Chase Terrace and High Street, from its junction with Rugeley Road to its junction to Railway Lane.	10 November 2024 10am - Noon
Christmas Illuminations Switch on	Bore St, Conduit St, Dam St, Breadmarket St, Tamworth St (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) and Market Street	24 November 2024 9am-7pm
1st Chase Terrace Scout Group St Georges Day Parade	Ironstone Road Burntwood (from its junction with High Street Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock road), Cannock Road Chase Terrace Burntwood, from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street, Water Street Burntwood, Cross street, Burntwood, from its junction with Water Street, to its junction with Rugeley Road, Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, from its junction with Cross Street to its junction with High street, Chase Terrace and High Street, from its junction with Rugeley Road to its junction to Railway Lane.	20 April 2025 10am - Noon

Apply for a road/street closure

If you would like to apply for a temporary street closure notice for a street party or event please apply online:

Submit a road closure request

Please apply at least three months prior to your event. If your event is less than three months away, please email us before applying to check whether we can still consider your application.